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RE: [Mickaboo Action] Pickup of two severe macaws needed tomorrow morning - Castro Valley
by SHAUNA HILL 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

I can help get them to Holly Street. Do we have a foster home lined up? Let me know if you want me to pick them up. I have 2 carriers if needed. - Shauna Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:48:28 -0800From: nancyp2(a)gmail.comTo: admins(a)mickaboo.org; action(a)mickaboo.orgSubject: [Mickaboo Action] Pickup of two severe macaws needed tomorrow morning - Castro ValleyThis lovely lady won't drop the birds off at a vet herself and is only available to have the birds picked up tomorrow morning. She has to know today if we're going to pick them up. Both birds should go directly to Holly St. if at all possible. Sounds like we'd need one carrier. She can keep the cage the male is in.............---------- Forwarded message ----------From: vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net <vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net>Date: Apr 14, 2007 9:54 AMSubject: [Mickaboo Admins] severe macawsTo: " admins(a)mickaboo.org" <admins(a)mickaboo.org>, cmelteff(a)sbcglobal.net I just got off the phone this morning with a woman in/near Dublin (Debra Stevens) that is trying to relinquish 2 severe macaws, a male and a female 15 plus years old, not really a bonded pair. Female has "large growth" which she chews off (and it comes back) creating a bloody mess of course. Debra cannot afford vet care. The male which she "hand raised" is intact. She bought the female as her ability to spend time with the male diminished. Debra has less income and cannot afford to have birds.The 2 birds never really bonded. It took years before they even sat on the same perch. Sounds like they did become buddies however. No mating.The female started plucking herself and later developed a growth on "shoulder area" of wing. She was taken to an avian vet whose name Debra cannot remember ,in Dublin. I was not convinced this was an avian vet. Biopsy was never performed. Anyway, what was done or not done is unclear. The bird was supposed to return for follow up and was never taken back. When female had to be taken to vet for the one and only time (more than 6 mos ago) she went in a carrier. That carrier is still her cage. "She prefers it" Male is in a "large iron cage" that allows him to flap his wings. She does get out for some bathing and they are allowed out of their cages frequently and have "their own room" The birds have remained separated because of the female's wound. Debra's initial reason for calling was that the 2 birds no longer have the comfort of each others physical proximity and Debra has very little time for either of them anymore. The other reason turns out to be that the female needs vet care. She actually was up front about that. She was going to have the female "put to sleep". She found out about mickaboo and called instead. Female "is still friendly" Female was purchased from Feather Farm by first owner. First owner died. This is her second home. I forgot to ask about what she feeds them. I sensed a growing defensiveness so I became more supportive and less inquisitive I'm afraid. She sounded tearful towards the end of the conversation. I think I heard her smoking. I told her someone would be contacting her, maybe me, within a few days to let her know one way or the other. I told her we have to find a foster home first. virginia vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. FOR INFORMATION ON YOUR MAILING LIST PROFILE, CLICK HERE:https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/admins/ -- Nancy PowellOperations ManagerMickaboo Companion Bird Rescuewww.mickaboo.org _________________________________________________________________ It’s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.…

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[Mickaboo Action] Pickup of two severe macaws needed tomorrow morning - Castro Valley
by Nancy Powell 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

This lovely lady won't drop the birds off at a vet herself and is only available to have the birds picked up tomorrow morning. She has to know today if we're going to pick them up. Both birds should go directly to Holly St. if at all possible. Sounds like we'd need one carrier. She can keep the cage the male is in............. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net <vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net> Date: Apr 14, 2007 9:54 AM Subject: [Mickaboo Admins] severe macaws To: "admins(a)mickaboo.org" <admins(a)mickaboo.org>, cmelteff(a)sbcglobal.net I just got off the phone this morning with a woman in/near Dublin (Debra Stevens) that is trying to relinquish 2 severe macaws, a male and a female 15 plus years old, not really a bonded pair. Female has "large growth" which she chews off (and it comes back) creating a bloody mess of course. Debra cannot afford vet care. The male which she "hand raised" is intact. She bought the female as her ability to spend time with the male diminished. Debra has less income and cannot afford to have birds.The 2 birds never really bonded. It took years before they even sat on the same perch. Sounds like they did become buddies however. No mating.The female started plucking herself and later developed a growth on "shoulder area" of wing. She was taken to an avian vet whose name Debra cannot remember ,in Dublin. I was not convinced this was an avian vet. Biopsy was never performed. Anyway, what was done or not done is unclear. The bird was supposed to return for follow up and was never taken back. When female had to be taken to vet for the one and only time (more than 6 mos ago) she went in a carrier. That carrier is still her cage. "She prefers it" Male is in a "large iron cage" that allows him to flap his wings. She does get out for some bathing and they are allowed out of their cages frequently and have "their own room" The birds have remained separated because of the female's wound. Debra's initial reason for calling was that the 2 birds no longer have the comfort of each others physical proximity and Debra has very little time for either of them anymore. The other reason turns out to be that the female needs vet care. She actually was up front about that. She was going to have the female "put to sleep". She found out about mickaboo and called instead. Female "is still friendly" Female was purchased from Feather Farm by first owner. First owner died. This is her second home. I forgot to ask about what she feeds them. I sensed a growing defensiveness so I became more supportive and less inquisitive I'm afraid. She sounded tearful towards the end of the conversation. I think I heard her smoking. I told her someone would be contacting her, maybe me, within a few days to let her know one way or the other. I told her we have to find a foster home first. virginia vnsinsf(a)earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. FOR INFORMATION ON YOUR MAILING LIST PROFILE, CLICK HERE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/admins/ -- Nancy Powell Operations Manager Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue www.mickaboo.org

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[Mickaboo Action] OT: wild bird nests / relocation
by Mary Long 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

Can anyone email me directly? This morning, during work, my husband had to relocate a few nests containing eggs of "black-colored birds with yellow eyes". He contacted a local wildlife organization and they advised him to move the nests within 10 feet of the original location. Good news, so far, one of the mom's has found her nest. However, he was told that in the event there were hatchlings and the mothers didn't return, they would treat them like pigeons, go collect them, then euthanize them. We were very surprised to learn this (to put it mildly and politely), and wanted to know if there were other organizations we could call in Contra Costa County? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: [Mickaboo Action] OT: wild bird nests / relocation
by magwhls＠comcast.net 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

WHAT??? What group told him to do that???? Only Fish and Game can give permits to mess with nests of native birds! The birds you describe sound like Brewer's Blackbirds - natives! Perhaps the group he called thought they were starlings? Starlings are not native, so not protected, but they nest in cavities. Were these nests in cavities? You should call Wildcare at 415-456-SAVE if you need to take them somewhere. Maggie -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Mary Long <.comatechi2@yahoo> > Can anyone email me directly? This morning, during > work, my husband had to relocate a few nests > containing eggs of "black-colored birds with yellow > eyes". He contacted a local wildlife organization and > they advised him to move the nests within 10 feet of > the original location. Good news, so far, one of the > mom's has found her nest. However, he was told that > in the event there were hatchlings and the mothers > didn't return, they would treat them like pigeons, go > collect them, then euthanize them. > > We were very surprised to learn this (to put it mildly > and politely), and wanted to know if there were other > organizations we could call in Contra Costa County? > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Action mailing list > Action(a)mickaboo.org > https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/action

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: urgent need for Budgie foster home HANDLED
by Michelle Yesney 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Thank you Maria Pangelina. Michelle Yesney <msyesney(a)yahoo.com> wrote: All, A budgie with an injured leg will be taken from SFACC to BABH tomorrow. Once we know what is wrong and he is stabilized, we desperately need a foster home. Please -- this is an urgent situation. We cannot afford to leave birds in vet hospitals once they're able to leave; it's a terrible drain on Mickaboo's resources. Plus, it is usually better for a sick bird to have him or her recover in a home atmosphere. If you can take a foster budgie with an (as yet unknown) medical condition, please email back to me. Thank you all for all you do for Mickaboo. Michelle bc

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[Mickaboo Action] urgent need for Budgie foster home
by Michelle Yesney 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

All, A budgie with an injured leg will be taken from SFACC to BABH tomorrow. Once we know what is wrong and he is stabilized, we desperately need a foster home. Please -- this is an urgent situation. We cannot afford to leave birds in vet hospitals once they're able to leave; it's a terrible drain on Mickaboo's resources. Plus, it is usually better for a sick bird to have him or her recover in a home atmosphere. If you can take a foster budgie with an (as yet unknown) medical condition, please email back to me. Thank you all for all you do for Mickaboo. Michelle bc

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: on word on the eagle
by magwhls＠comcast.net 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

I just returned from an IPM meeting in San Francisco and USFWS Agent Al Colby was there. I asked him about his visit to the property. He told me the man has a license, and the bird is in an aviary on a tether - it's tethered to a perch. This is what falconry allows. If you go to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek you will see birds of prey on short tethers on display for your viewing. I went there once and never went back as I did not agree with that sort of display of the birds. Sickening as it may be that falconry exists, and allows for taking a magnicificant bird out of the wild to live in a cage, if could very well be that this creep is in compliance. The agent told me there are only about 8 permits for golden eagles in the US! There should be none as far as I'm concerned. I continue to encourage notification to the person who's info I sent out at Fish and Game and also to local animal control, knowing that animal control in any kind of rural county usually sucks, in my book, and does little about such situations. Maggie

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[Mickaboo Action] on word on the eagle - UPDATE
by Robbie4 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

I just received this email from the woman who reported the eagle in distress in Morgan Hill. It looks like we here at Mickaboo need to take some further steps. Robbie To: Robbie4 <robbie4(a)sbcglobal.net> Subject: RE: on word on the eagle Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:03:19 +0000 P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Hi Robbie Al called today and said he visted the property. Consequently, the man is within the federal guidelines. He mentioned that state level might be more restrictive. I feel like this is as far as I can pursue this matter without further conflict. If you or anyone else would like to pursue this matter you may. The man is running the ad in the paper as you know. Therefor, anyone can set up an appointment, to evaluate the circumstances. Thank you for all your cooperation/input. Please don't think I don't care, but I don't have the jurisdiction on such matters. --------------------------------- Nicole --------------------------------- Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:42:44 -0700 From: robbie4(a)sbcglobal.net Subject: on word on the eagle Hi Nicole ~ Just checking in to see if you heard back from "Al" at Fish and Game about the eagle in Morgan Hill? Robbie Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue (925) 973-0788 --------------------------------- Take a break and play crossword puzzles - FREE! Play Now!

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[Mickaboo Action] 2 lovebirds need a foster home
by Susan Zizumbo 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Hi, We have two lovebirds at the Scott's Valley Shelter who need to get out of there. They are part of the confiscation of several birds that were in a motel with a family (some birds were found dead). This was an abuse case. We want to get them out because we're concerned that the family may try to get them back via friends adopting them out from the shelter. If anyone can help, please contact me offlist. Thanks, Susan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR INFORMATION ON YOUR MAILING LIST PROFILE, CLICK HERE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/admins/

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[Mickaboo Action] Transportation of finches and canaries needed asap!
by Susan Mini 08 Apr '07

08 Apr '07

Hello everyone, Is there anyone available to help transport 4 finches and 3 canaries from the Scotts Valley Shelter in Santa Cruz county to San Jose or father north towards Redwood City? These 7 birds are from the recent bird confiscation in Santa Cruz county. We really want to get these guys out of the shelter ASAP and to Tammy Doukas, as the shelter told us that they would "hold" these birds for us, but now they seem to not want to keep them there any longer. If anyone is able to help with this urgent transport, please e-mail me off list. Thank you so much for all of your help! Susan Mini Shelter Coordinator Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue 707-224-7570 (hm) 707-287-5749 (cell) smini(a)mickaboo.org

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